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Mark Snelling

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Pro Max Linear V Brake Lever

Posted: 31/08/01

'Well worth what you pay!!!'

Strengths:
Seem to be strong, pads are cheap

Weaknesses:
Need to be adjusted alot

Overall:
Good all round brakes for the money and cheap to run so what more can you ask for from budget brakes.

Performance		80%
Reliability		60%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

80%

GT Arrowhead

Posted: 31/08/01

'Good Amateur MTB!!!'

Strengths:
Light frame, good setup of components, price

Weaknesses:
Plastic Pedals, semi-slicks (be fair who wants these on a MTB), Cheap unbranded hubs.

Overall:
Good bike for those who arent going to be a aggressive XC rider but can be if better components.

Performance		60%
Reliability		100%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

87%

Tioga Factory XC Steel Bead

Posted: 31/08/01

'Can't be beaten for XC Riding!!!!!'

Strengths:
Grip amazingly well in wet and dry conditions, look just the best.

Weaknesses:
They tend to wear very quickly

Overall:
Amizing XC tyre i personally think they are the best!!!!!

Performance		100%
Reliability		100%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

100%

Shimano IG30 Chain 114L

Posted: 31/08/01

'Good Strong Chain!!!!!!!!'

Strengths:
Seems to be unbreakable, my XC version tends to be light aswell.

Weaknesses:
There arent

Overall:
Good chain for most kinds of riders, doesnt cost alot compared to its rivals

Performance		100%
Reliability		100%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

100%

GT Timberline FS

Posted: 31/08/01

'Excellent Bike For an XC Riser!!!!!'

Strengths:
Most things, good component setup, good looking, koski saddle, syncros riser bars

Weaknesses:
Forks dont appear to be much good (Rock Shox Jett XC) They tend to bottom out easily everything else seems ok

Overall:
Good Bike for the aggressive XC Rider the only thing i can suggest is change the forks they arent alot of good.

Performance		80%
Reliability		100%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

93%

Syncros XC Riser Bars

Posted: 31/08/01

'The Ultimate XC Riser Handlebars!!!!!!'

Strengths:
Look nice, dont scratch easy, comfortable for the strenuous uphill climbs.

Weaknesses:
There isnt any

Overall:
Good XC Riser bar shame about not very well known make but are the best i've ever had!!!!

Performance		100%
Reliability		100%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

100%

WTB Momentum

Posted: 31/08/01

'Cant get any better!!!!!!'

Strengths:
Good all round performance, looks nice, cheap to maintain and reasonably cheap to buy

Weaknesses:
I havent found one yet

Overall:
An excellent headset if your the aggresive XC rider dont miss this buy!!!!!!!!!!

Performance		100%
Reliability		80%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

87%

Shimano Acera

Posted: 31/08/01

'Pretty Good!!!!'

Strengths:
Looks nice, performs upto my standard. Strong

Weaknesses:
Slow Shift

Overall:
Good enough mech for the money but isnt the best on the market.

Performance		60%
Reliability		100%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

87%

Shimano Deore Rear Mech

Posted: 31/08/01
Updated: 22/02/07

'U cant go wrong!!!!'

Strengths:
Everything, smooth shift aswell as fast, not much noise through shifting, can take alot of punishment.

Weaknesses:
I havent found any yet.

Overall:
Can shift aswell as XT but is not as light as XT but who cares its only £30

Performance		80%
Reliability		80%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

87%

RockShox Jett

Posted: 31/08/01

'Not the best money can buy!!!!'

Strengths:
Easy to maintain, look nice, good for the money.

Weaknesses:
Bottom out easily, Flex alot, no disc tabs (2000 model)

Overall:
A good fork for gentle riding but once pushed to the extreme there hopeless.

Performance		60%
Reliability		100%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

73%

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